Jobeey Home Care FAQ's

Q. How are Jobeey caregivers selected?
A. First, Jobeey Home Care Services looks for people that have a passion to assist those in need of care. Then each potential caregiver must successfully complete a thorough personal and professional reference and criminal background check.

Q. How is Jobeey staff trained?
A. We are proud to say that Jobeey’s staff of nurses possess a combined 30 years of experience! Needless to say, our nursing staff is top-notch and “chock-full” of experience. As for the remainder of Jobeey’s staff, our caregivers participate in an exclusive care training program, which covers the most practical topics and situations encountered in providing excellent medical care.

Q. What makes Jobeey Home Care Services different from other homehealth companies?
A. In our mission to become the leader in providing top-notch home care to our clientele, we actively lobby to keep medical care affordable and available to all who require it. No other in-home, service or care company will work as hard to earn the deep level of trust among clients, their family members and friends as Jobeey Home Care Services. We Guarantee it!

Q. Who pays the caregiver, you or me?
A. Your personal caregiver is employed by his or her office, which means that the local office handles all the billing, payroll, taxes, insurance and administrative responsibilities for your provider.

Q. What are your rates and minimum hours of service?
A. Rates and service hours vary by case. Please contact us at (404) 389-0555 for specific rate information.

What types of conditions would indicate a need for home health care?

NEW SURGICAL PROCEDURE

Recovery time is essential, as movement can cause an increase in pain level.

NURSING SERVICES

Registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) work with your doctor to provide home care services. Their assessment, skilled treatment and support provide the high quality care need to recover at home. A registered nurse is available for admissions, urgent situations or questions 24 hours a day.

HOME HEALTH AIDES

Jobeey Home Health Care aides are certified nursing assistants who assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Attention to personal needs is a vital component of our service.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS

All patients admitted to home health care are given information regarding the patient’s bill of rights/responsibilities related to the services.

TIPS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE

Staying independent and living at home as long as possible is every older adult’s hope. Because of the medical developments, health conditions that shortened the lifespan or independence in previous generations, now improves the way we live and the choices we make. When seniors remain in their own homes, it adds dignity and a better quality to their life.
Jobeey Home Care professional Caregivers help seniors remain self-reliant and live independently in their own homes rather than an institution or assisted living community. Jobeey Home Care can assist family members by providing guidance, and services that help relieve the stress associated with caregiving. Families have told us repeatedly that our caregiving services are truly lifesavers for their aging loved ones and themselves.
In order to maintain a lifestyle of independence at home where one wants to live as long as possible, Jobeey Home Care suggests the following 10 ways to sustain independence:

Stay fit and Active to live longer. All around health is recommended and a great way to keep the heart, mind and body healthy. Seniors need to realize that being physically active gives health benefits that help them maintain longevity and independence. No matter what your age, try to have some level of physical activity each day.
Eat healthy gets more significant with age. It’s what we preserve the most, especially after retirement. Most seniors would love to foresee a life of health, fitness and relaxation. A fit and healthy life is nothing but a result of a wholesome lifestyle. It stems from preventive care and making sure your body gets all it needs to remain in the pink of health. It really isn’t difficult to find important nutritional guidelines to follow. Use the Internet for a readymade wealth of information.
Live where you can afford in a city that has a lower cost of living. If you currently live away from adult children, find a place near a family member willing to provide care. Hiring professional caregivers to help may be necessary but having family close by can lessen costs.

TIPS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE

Share the caregiving responsibility is an economical way to keep aging parents in their homes. By sharing, you can get some help and companionship from others in the same situation. There are many tasks you can share to ease burdens for the caretaker and those receiving care. Ask siblings or other family members to help out. It may be possible for a neighbor or a church member to help out occasionally. Jobeey Home Care provides well qualified and credible caregivers. Call us at (404) 389-0555.
Move in with a relative or friend and stay close to your family in times of need and emergencies, Find out if another family member has the extra space for an aging parent to move into.
Hire Companion Services like Jobeey Home Care offers Companion services involve a non-medical component of home care. Family members of aging parents and relatives know how difficult it is to see parents and grandparents lonely, depressed, and forgetful. Our Companion and Homemaker services really make a difference in a person’s quality of life, how they feel about themselves and interact with concerned family members. We are flexible in scheduling your need for part-time caregiving help.
Hire Personal Services for activities of daily living needs. At Jobeey Home Care, we understand how seniors and the infirmed feel after living all their lives as independent people, accustomed to taking care of themselves. We offer a broad range of home care helper and companion services based upon the individual’s specific needs and match your special senior with the right caregiver.

PLANNING AND FUNDING CARE

The cost of long-term care for seniors varies as much as the types of care available and the degree of assistance you or a loved one need.
Jobeey Home Care reviews some of the more common funding options for senior housing and long-term care services. Senior care can range from a few hours a week of personal or companionship care by a Jobeey Home Care provider, to full-time in-home care, to skilled nursing care in a nursing home.
Many who have not done their research mistakenly believe that Medicare can be the answer for long-term care. In reality, it covers only a very narrow range of long-term care costs. It is important that you understand ahead of time the benefits and limits of Medicare so you can adequately prepare for long-term care needs. Jobeey Home Care is generally far less expensive over nursing home costs, but will vary greatly, depending on where you live, the level of care and number of hours of services needed per week.
How will you pay for long-term care? Options include Medicaid (if you qualify), long-term care insurance, Veterans Administration benefits, and out of pocket—from your savings and assets. Jobeey Home Care makes it easy to pay for the care services received. You can pay the monthly conveniently by check. Here are additional ways of paying for Jobeey home senior care; some of the most frequently accessed sources are summarized here.

Private Funds

Long-Term Care Insurance

Medicaid

BENEFITS OF HOMECARE

As more and more seniors wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible, homecare is becoming a popular choice for both them and their family members. In the past, the elderly often went into a nursing home or other assisted care facility because they simply could no longer take care of their personal needs, not always due to the need for medical treatment or 24/7 care. This often led to an individual spending his or her final months or years in an unfamiliar place feeling like they were there just waiting for the end.

Staying at home can mean a more enjoyable, positive lifestyle for your loved one -- in familiar surroundings, without the anxiety and stress of living in a care facility, and with increased independence to make the aging process less daunting. A study by the United States General Accounting Office notes that seniors receiving homecare tend to live longer and have a better quality of life. Fortunately, many seniors today can and are comfortably remaining at home, having more of a say in their lives. Simple aspects of when to get up and what to eat remain their decision, avoiding the frustration of these simple everyday choices dictated to them by a nursing or assisted living facility. Additionally, homecare provides a cost-effective alternative to the expensive nursing homes, adding a financially sound facet to the benefits of in homecare.

However, if you’re a family member who is a caregiver to an elderly person living at home, you know it’s no easy feat, especially if you’re doing this alone. If you work, you may find this affects you on the job – making calls and appointments during work hours or even missing work altogether some days. There are undoubtedly those times when you just simply need a break or some time for yourself – and you may feel guilty taking it - if you can even find the time at all. Professional, affordable homecare is also an option for family caregivers who can use a break or extra help while providing their loved one a more comfortable lifestyle at home.
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BENEFITS OF HOMECARE

Benefits of Homecare include:

Customized Care: Homecare offers care on a more personalized basis than nursing or assisted living facilities where patients or residents must wait their turn for services, exercise, and even meals. Custom, one-on-one care tailored to your loved one’s needs benefits them by providing added independence, friendly companionship, and happiness in a familiar setting. It also promotes the healing process, with evidence pointing to patients healing more quickly in their own home.

Peace of Mind: Personalized care offers your loved one the specific support they require. It may be as simple as conversation, medication reminders, and healthy meal planning or may include bathing, exercise, feeding assistance, or cognitive skill focus. Whatever their needs, personalized homecare gives both you and your elderly loved one peace of mind that someone is ready and able to help with day to day living.

Home Care is Often Less Costly than Other Types of Care: For many services, homecare costs less than other care options. Overall, homecare is just one-tenth the cost hospitalization and 25% the cost of a nursing home when addressing comparable health issues. In some instances, a portion of it may even be covered under Medicare, depending upon the patient’s health and other factors. Additionally some long-term care policies and retirement benefits may also include homecare services. Check with your plans and also refer to your local Agency on Aging for more information.

Homecare is Coordinated With the individual and their Families -- and helps keep families together: The care recipient and their family members are encouraged to participate in the process of developing and maintaining customized care. Seniors are provided services they need to remain home, family members can rest easier, and recovering patients are taught how to get well and how to maintain their health. Additionally, the social value of family participation and the elderly remaining comfortably at home is invaluable, especially in times of times of illness.

BENEFITS OF HOMECARE

Medication Assistance & Monitored Nutrition: Timely and correct medication doses and proper nutrition are quite important, especially when it comes to seniors living on their own. A home caregiver can also create balanced, nutritional meals as well as watch the amount and types of food (i.e., diet-specific such as low sodium, low sugar, etc.) consumed by the individual in their care.

Companionship, Activity & Exercise: Many elderly people get lonely in their own homes. A friendly face making regular care visits really can make a difference. Additionally, activity is also vital for seniors, so having the benefit someone there to walk with them provides added safety and security as they move about. An exercise regimen can also be implemented (under their doctor’s guidance/clearance) so that the senior can remain mobile and active.

Transportation: Homecare also fills the gap for much-needed transportation for senior citizens. The caregiver can drive the person to any appointments they may have, from doctor’s visits to friends’ homes to social events and more. This avoids the risks of public transportation that some elderly people take when they have no other option, despite physical disabilities, dementia, and even Alzheimer’s disease. It also assists busy family members as they no longer need to plan out who will drive or take time off of work to safely escort the care recipient wherever they need to go.

A Choice for the Terminally Ill: The trend for hospice and palliative care delivered in the home is growing in acceptance by the public and medical community. Many people seek the comfort of their own home with added access to friends and loved ones as they live out their final days. Fortunately, proper, respectful end of life care may now be provided to them right at home.

Contact Jobeey Home Care Services LLC. any time 24/7 to discuss homecare that suits you or your loved one’s needs and to schedule a FREE consultation. We feature flexible options ranging from a few hours a day to emergency coverage. We understand that proper caregiving has no one size fits all solution and are ready to provide the services you need, when you need them.

SENIOR RESOURCES

Jobeey Home Care has compiled an essential group of resources and checklists to assess your needs and explore options in care and support services.

Does your loved one need assistance?
Please refer to our Needs Assessment Checklist to help pinpoint their needs.

Find out about services and assistance
Available in Georgia to seniors and family caregivers. Georgia’s Department of Elder Affairs has a wealth of information for you.

Overwhelmed by prescription costs?
Find out if you or your special senior can qualify for Georgia’s Medicare/Medicaid and Prescription Assistance (GoMedicare).

Are you a caregiver looking to reduce stress?
It’s difficult, but you can gain some insights on stress reduction for caregivers in this brief yet informative piece.
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